What Are Private Company Shares? Private companies issue shares that are not listed on public exchanges. Instead, these shares of private companies are held by early investors, employees, and select stakeholders. Unlike public stock, they can only be traded through …
Bold Move by AI Startup Perplexity On August 12, 2025, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity made headlines by submitting an unsolicited all-cash offer of $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser. The bid significantly surpasses both Perplexity’s own valuation and public …
If you’re acting as an intermediary to raise capital for private funds, real estate sponsors, or growing companies, you’re likely functioning as a placement agent. Whether you’re an individual professional or operating a firm, securing the proper licensing is essential—not …
Today’s dealmakers demand more than just a FINRA-member broker-dealer. They need a partner who understands the fast-paced, high-stakes world of investment banking—and provides the tools, technology, and support to accelerate growth, not slow it down. That’s where FNEX stands apart. …
The private capital markets have a new milestone to dissect—OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, has raised $8.3 billion in a heavily oversubscribed round at a staggering $300 billion valuation, according to The New York Times. The deal represents …
FNEX is a FINRA-member broker-dealer providing regulatory infrastructure, white-labelled branding, and broker-dealer compliance support for independent investment bankers, M&A advisors, and placement agents. Our tech-enabled platform helps you streamline deal execution, stay compliant with securities regulations, and scale your business …
What Is Broker-Dealer Sponsorship? Broker-dealer sponsorship allows independent financial professionals to legally offer and execute securities transactions under a registered FINRA broker-dealer. It is ideal for: Partnering with a broker-dealer sponsor like FNEX eliminates the need to start your own …
Record transaction volumes, shifting allocator sentiment, and rising liquidity needs are reshaping the private market landscape. The secondary market is in the midst of a historic expansion. Global secondary transaction volume reached an all-time high of $162 billion in 2024, …
Kraken, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly seeking to raise $500 million in a new funding round at a $15 billion valuation, according to a Reuters report citing The Information. The raise would significantly bolster Kraken’s balance sheet ahead …
For many investment professionals, owning a broker-dealer sounds like the ultimate step toward independence. But the reality is often different. Compliance obligations, rising legal fees, and back-office distractions can stall growth and drain resources long before your business gains traction. …
As interest in alternative investments grows, so does the need for clear, confident communication between advisors and clients. For many investors, private market strategies still feel opaque or unfamiliar. Advisors who can articulate the value and structure of alternatives in …
Hedge funds are a cornerstone of the alternative investment landscape, offering flexible, actively managed strategies designed to outperform in both rising and falling markets. For institutional and accredited investors, hedge funds present an opportunity to diversify beyond traditional equities and …